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BEYOUROWNCHANGE.

Bring yourown awareness.

Your actions matter.

When you are more aware of the impact the choices you make have on your environment, you can make better choices. Single-use items provide convenience, but have lasting negative effects on the world around us. By learning more about the effects of the choice you make daily, you can become a better steward for a greener world.

How can youBYO?

Bring your own reusable coffee cup

53,000 homes could be powered every year by energy that’s used to make and dispose of paper cups. Most coffee shops offer discounts to those that bring in their own cup. So you can save money and the environment at the same time!

Bring your own water bottle

Most bottled water comes in plastic bottles which take over 1,000 years to decompose. Reusable water bottles made of stainless steel and glass do not contain the harmful chemicals found in most plastic bottles and can save you a lot of money.

Bring your own reusable grocery tote

An astonishing 160,000 plastic bags are used globally every second. Reusable grocery bags have a lifespan equal to that of more than 700 disposable plastic bags. If one person used reusable bags their entire life, it would remove 22,000 from the environment.

Skip the straw

500 million straws are used daily in America. You can reduce your impact by requesting no straw with your beverage, or bring your own reusable straw.

Support aBYO-friendly business

Local businesses are getting involved in bringing change to the community. Look for the decal in the front window for a BYO Friendly Business. Restaurants, record stores, boutiques, coffee shop and many other businesses want to create less waste and you can help by bringing your own straws, cups, water bottles, or bags.

LILY’S
BISTRO

329 E 5th St,
Dayton, OH 45402

Straws by requests only!

OMEGA MUSIC

318 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402

No plastic bags here!

416 DINER

416 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402

Straws by request only!

GEM CITY CATFE

1513 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45403

We offer ceramic mugs, tumblers, and metal straws for drinks ordered ‘for here’, and all to-go cups are compostable!

TROLLEY STOP

530 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402

We are being drastic and completely cutting plastic! We now offer composatble straws, cups, and to-go containers.

CRAFT EVENT BAR

Miami Valley

We are committed to reducing waste by eliminating plastic straws and cups. We have switched to glassware for alcoholic drinks and paper cups for water!

HEART MERCANTILE

438 E 5th St. Dayton, OH 45402

No plastic bags here! We offer paper bags and promote the use of reusable bags.

GHOSTLIGHT COFFEE

1201 Wayne Ave. Dayton, OH 45410

We are switching to compostable products and implementing composting and recycling. Mugs are available for in-house hot beverages. Check out our new reusable products!

Have an eco-friendly business?

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Join the network of hundreds of for-profit and non-profit businesses that are committed to creating a greener future for the Miami Valley. Our “Vision” is for the Dayton region to be the most vibrant economy and healthy environment in the Midwest to Live, Work, and Play.